IBM FlashSystem 9500: Top Performance Storage Solution from China Suppliers and Factory for Enterprise Workloads
Technical Specifications
6.6 PBe
Max Effective Capacity / Cabinet
100 GB/s
Maximum Bandwidth
2.5M
Maximum IOPs (4K Read)
4U
Cabinet Format
| Feature | Technical Specification Details |
|---|---|
| The maximum effective capacity within a single cabinet | 6.6 PBe |
| Maximum bandwidth | 100 GB/s |
| Format | 4U cabinet |
| Maximum number of I/O ports | 48 |
| FlashSystem Grid | Integrate up to 32 independent systems into a single grid |
| Memory | 1TB / 2TB / 3TB |
| Connectivity |
-64 GB/s FC or NVMe/FC -32 GB/s FC or NVMe/FC -100 GB iSCSI or NVMe/TCP -25/10 GB/s iSCSI or NVMe/TCP |
| Maximum IOPs (4K read misses) | 2.5M |
| Controller architecture | Multi-controller, Scale-out (horizontal scaling) and Scale-up (vertical scaling) architectures |
| Storage medium | Supports IBM FlashCore module (FCM) and standard NVMe SSD |
| Host interface | Supports high-bandwidth interfaces, such as 100Gb Ethernet (NVMe over RDMA), 32/64Gb Fibre Channel, etc |
| Protocol support | Block storage (iSCSI, FC), file storage, and object storage access |
| Core software platform | IBM Storage Virtualize, providing rich enterprise-level functions |
| Data Protection and Availability | Built-in Snapshots, cloning, Synchronous/Asynchronous Replication, Cross-site high Availability (HyperSwap) |
| Network recovery function | Equipped with advanced network recovery functions such as immutable snapshots against ransomware and Air Gap isolation |
| Cloud integration | Supports Transparent Cloud Tiering (TCT), which can automatically grade data to public clouds |
| Security features | Supports static data encryption, secure boot, multi-factor authentication (MFA), etc |
| Management mode | Web-based graphical interface, and supports IBM Storage Insights for cloud-based AI operation and maintenance management |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the maximum effective capacity and physical format of this system?
The system supports a maximum effective capacity of 6.6 PBe within a single cabinet, and it is designed in a standard 4U cabinet format.
What level of performance can be expected regarding bandwidth and IOPs?
The system offers high-performance capabilities, reaching a maximum bandwidth of 100 GB/s and a maximum of 2.5M IOPs (measured at 4K read misses).
Which storage mediums, protocols, and host interfaces are supported?
It supports IBM FlashCore module (FCM) and standard NVMe SSD storage mediums. Protocol support includes block storage (iSCSI, FC), file storage, and object storage access. For connectivity, it supports high-bandwidth host interfaces such as 100Gb Ethernet (NVMe over RDMA) and 32/64Gb Fibre Channel.
What kind of controller architecture and grid scalability does the system provide?
The system utilizes a multi-controller architecture that supports both Scale-out (horizontal scaling) and Scale-up (vertical scaling). Additionally, the FlashSystem Grid allows you to integrate up to 32 independent systems into a single grid.
How does the system protect data and handle network recovery?
Data protection and availability are maintained through built-in Snapshots, cloning, Synchronous/Asynchronous Replication, and Cross-site high Availability (HyperSwap). For cyber resilience, it features advanced network recovery functions such as immutable snapshots against ransomware and Air Gap isolation.
What software, management, and cloud options are integrated?
The core software platform is IBM Storage Virtualize. It is managed via a web-based graphical interface and supports IBM Storage Insights for cloud-based AI operations. Cloud integration is supported through Transparent Cloud Tiering (TCT) to automatically tier data to public clouds.